ANUCOOL AUTISM KNOWLEDGE ACADEMY

Core areas we support

We empower parents of autistic children to manage autism at home by providing practical, easy-to-use solutions and progress trackers to monitor the development of their child.

  1. Environmental factors contributing to Autism

  • Evaluating the load factors

  • Guidance to eliminate/ minimise environmental factors

green leaves plant during daytime
green leaves plant during daytime
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a variety of spices on a white table
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water droplets on glass during daytime
  1. Diet and Autism

  • Cleaning up the existing diet

  • Dietary do's and dont's

  • Diet chart for autistic children

  1. Immune system issues

  • Strengthening the immune system

  • Eliminating allergies & infections

  • Food and supplements for strengthening immunity

Click here to test your Child's Risk
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blue plastic tube with black string
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litter signage
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person holding red and blue abacus
  1. Hormone and endocrine issues

  • Evaluating for hormonal and endocrine disruptions

  • Referral to specialists for further management

  1. Detoxification

  • Food and supplements for detoxification

  • Additional methods for detoxification

  1. Sensory Issues in Autism

  • Assessment of retained primitive reflexes

  • Guidance on integrating retained primitive reflexes

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pink bell alarm clock showing 2:10
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pink and blue clothes hanging on brown wooden cabinet
  1. Sleep Issues in Autism

  • Activities for improving sleep

  • Food and supplements

  • Do's and don'ts

  1. Day-to-day activities

  • Do's and don'ts

  • Daily activity chart

  • Guidance on daily activities like brushing, eating, potty training, bathing, clothing, etc.

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boy in blue shirt covering his face
  1. Behavioural issues

  • Do's and don'ts

  • Guidance to reduce irritability and anxiety

  • Sensory diet

Autism Parent Stress Index (APSI)

What is APSI?

The APSI is a validated and reliable tool specifically designed to capture the stress level of a Parent raising a child with autism. It consists of 13 questions covering three main domains:

  • Core social-communication challenges (5 questions)

    • Worries about your child’s social development, ability to communicate, getting along with others, living independently, and relating to you as a parent.

  • Co-morbid behavioural symptoms (4 questions)

    • Stress around tantrums/meltdowns, aggression, self-injury, and difficulty with changes/transitions.

  • Co-morbid physical symptoms (4 questions)

    • Concerns about sleep problems, diet issues, bowel problems, and potty training.

Click here to Measure Your Stress
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grayscale photo of no smoking sign

Why use APSI?

  • Psychometrically sound

    • Demonstrated internal consistency (α = 0.827) and test–retest reliability (r = 0.882)

  • Action-oriented

    • Highlights which domain(s) are driving your stress, so you and your child’s care team can focus on addressing the gaps.

  • Ultra-brief

    • This tool contains only 13 questions & takes less than two minutes to complete.

  • Culturally adaptable

    • Already validated in multiple settings (US, Hong Kong, Greece) with slight language tweaks, it’s robust across different communities

Calculate Parent Stress using APSI

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